# Xfce Panel

## Introduction

The Xfce panel is part of the Xfce Desktop Environment and features program launchers, panel menus, a clock, a desktop switcher and more. Many aspects of the panel can be configured through graphical dialogs, but also by GTK+ style properties and hidden Xfconf settings.

This manual should provide you with all necessary information on how to adjust the panel to your liking.

## Panel

Add New Plugins Add new plugins to the Xfce Panel Getting Started Starting the Xfce Panel for the first time | Preferences Configure the Xfce Panel Theming Styling the Xfce Panel

## Plugins

Action Buttons
Log out, lock or other system actions
Applications Menu
Show a menu containing categories of installed applications
Clock
What time is it?
Directory Menu
Show a directory tree in a menu
Launcher
Program launcher with optional menu
Notification Area
Area where notification icons appear

Separator
Adds a separator or space between panel plugins
Show Desktop
Hide all windows and show the desktop
Window Buttons
Switch between open windows using buttons
Window Menu
Switch between open windows using a menu
Workspace Switcher
Switch between virtual desktops

## Further Reading

See Also

- License — Legal information.